Bayelsa State

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State passed away suddenly on Thursday after collapsing at a private event. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre but was pronounced dead by doctors upon arrival.

The cause of death has not been officially disclosed. State officials are expected to release a formal statement shortly.

The unexpected death has sent shockwaves through the state, creating an immediate vacancy in the executive branch and prompting widespread mourning from colleagues and the public.

By Muhammadu Sabiu 

Reports reaching the Daily Reality (TDR) indicate that voting at 141 polling units in Bayelsa state has been suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, the exercise was suspended due to disruption as the voting process had been interfered with.

This was stated on Saturday when the INEC chairman addressed journalists at the collation centre in Abuja on the ongoing general elections.

As of the time of filing this report, TDR has not been able to gather more details about the decision taken by the electoral body.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The cousin of the former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, was reported to have been abducted by unknown gunmen at his residence in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The cousin, identified as Jephthah Robert, was abducted on Monday, 24, January 2022.

The Daily Reality has learnt that the abductors have yet to contact the family long since his abduction

SP Asinim Butswat, the police spokesman in Bayelsa State, confirmed the development while addressing the journalist.

He added that this has resulted in intensifying efforts to save the victim and arrest the culprits.

Reports from the state have shown that the rate of kidnappings in Bayelsa State has increased recently.